The German Genetics Society (GfG) is a scientific organization that unites scientists from universities and research institutions as well as from industry and governmental agencies working on all aspects of genetic research. It is also a home for high school teachers and everybody interested in genetics. The GfG fosters scientific exchange and discussion of actual as well as long-term pressing scientific questions related to the field of genetics and aims for encouraging comprehensive interdisciplinary considerations across genetic disciplines. The GfG meets this goal by regularly organizing for their members and interested guests international conferences hosting renowned experts and young academics to present their latest findings in a selected key topic of genetic research.